If two parents are getting divorced, they need to establish a child custody arrangement. Some parents are able to do this on their own, while others need to go to court to get a custody order. Either way, one thing they may want to consider is whether the child has a...
Child custody matters can be very contentious, partly because both parents have ideas about what they want for their children and what they don’t. When those ideas don’t align, disagreements can occur. If you’re facing a disagreement with your ex about your children,...
When setting up an initial child custody schedule, you will likely focus on creating a standardized schedule that works during the week. For instance, perhaps both you and your ex work, and your children are in school. Your custody arrangement will be based on your...
When divorcing parents are dividing their property in divorce, some make the mistake of including their children’s possessions. We say “mistake” because parenting experts caution not to assign these possessions to one home or another. Children whose parents have joint...
In some cases where one parent is given sole physical custody after a divorce, the other parent will still get visitation rights. They’re not responsible for making decisions on the child’s behalf. The child doesn’t live in their house in any long-term sense. But the...
In some cases, parents who are going through a divorce cannot decide how they want to split up child custody. They don’t agree about who should live with the child (physical custody) or how to make important decisions on the child’s behalf (legal custody). They have...
Divorce is never easy, but there are added layers when the divorce is the result of infidelity. Add in the presence of children from the marriage and an already emotional situation can quickly escalate. Infidelity not only breaks the trust between spouses but can also...
People generally admire happily blended families. They especially admire co-parenting teams that involve the biological parents who are no longer together and their new spouses or significant others. Often, however, they see these families as a rarity. In fact, it...
Dealing with child-related matters like custody and support can make even a relatively simple divorce complicated. When one parent has concerns about the other's fitness as a parent, even more complexity is likely. Of course, your child’s safety and well-being are of...
Divorcing your spouse is a tough decision to make, and it only gets more complex when there are children from the marriage and a custody fight ensues. Having to defend your right to care for your own child is a deeply emotional and challenging experience. However, it...